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Aniruddh Narvekar, BDS

Aniruddh Narvekar, BDS, MS, is coordinator of the Postgraduate Program and a clinical associate professor at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry. He received the American Academy of Periodontology Educator Award and the Osseointegration Foundation’s 2nd Applied Science Research Grant. Narvekar’s research interests include implant dentistry and dental education. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania where he completed a dual certificate program in periodontics and periodontal prosthesis. Narvekar is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.

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Unlocking the Power of Platelet-Rich Fibrin in Dentistry

Aug 28, 2025

PRF is transforming dental surgery with its ability to accelerate healing, fight infection, and enhance tissue regeneration — all using the patient’s own blood. Cost-effective, minimally invasive, and versatile, PRF is quickly becoming an…

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PRF Boosts Bone and Soft Tissue Healing in Implant Dentistry

Aug 20, 2025

Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) enhances osseointegration by stimulating bone growth and improving implant stability. It also accelerates soft tissue healing, leading to better gingival health and long-term implant success.

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PRF Is a Game-Changer in Endodontic Healing

Aug 13, 2025

Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is revolutionizing root canal and surgical endodontic treatments by enhancing healing, supporting tissue regeneration, and improving clinical outcomes. From regenerative pulp therapy to accelerated recovery after…

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Powering Next-Level Healing for Periodontal Defects

Aug 8, 2025

Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is transforming the treatment of periodontal intrabony defects by enhancing bone regeneration and supporting the healing of the periodontal ligament and cementum. Backed by meta-analyses and clinical trials, PRF,…

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How PRF Transforms Healing After Extractions

Jul 30, 2025

Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is redefining post-op recovery by boosting tissue regeneration, reducing complications, and supporting bone growth. Its natural healing power makes it a game-changer for extractions and grafting procedures.

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Powering Bone Regeneration

Jul 25, 2025

Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is showing promise as both a standalone and adjunctive material in sinus augmentation. Research points to its potential to accelerate healing, improve bone formation, and reduce residual graft material.

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Nature’s Growth Factors at Work in Dentistry

Jul 17, 2025

Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) accelerates tissue healing by delivering a powerful blend of natural growth factors right where they’re needed most. By enhancing every phase of wound repair, from clotting to remodeling, PRF is transforming…

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PRF Offers Simple, Autologous Regenerative Power

Jul 9, 2025

Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) enhances wound healing and tissue regeneration using a patient’s own blood. Unlike earlier platelet concentrates, PRF is easy to prepare, requires no additives, and offers a sustained release of growth factors for…

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Unlocking the Regenerative Power of Platelet-Rich Fibrin

Apr 18, 2025

This platelet concentrate is transforming dental wound healing and tissue regeneration with its autologous growth factors and simplified application.

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Supporting Success in Implant Therapy

Oct 21, 2019

Due to the technique's high success rate, dental implant therapy is an increasingly popular option to replace missing teeth. As is the case in all dental procedures, dental implants are not risk free.

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Aniruddh Narvekar, BDS

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